Stella Royce

Stella was an incredible mentor and friend to our family. She inspired us to make music for all the best reasons. Practicing and raising our young family was fun and meaningful with her support and encouragement. She often shared her story with us and helped us to believe in ourselves and our dreams. Too, she was a wonderful Godmother to our 3 children. We will always remember Stella and her love of music and musicians...and us!

I will forever remember Stella’s and Chuck’s support, friendship, and radiant smiles. Music was such an important part of their lives, and I am deeply honored to have known them both. ❤

Dear Maria and Charlie and families, your mom mentored me when I took over the Jr.Clubs and Scholarship programs at St. Cecilia so many years ago. They were supportive of so many endeavors. Came thru for us when we took the Youth Chorale to New York way back in the mid 1980's when Anton Armstrong was the conductor and also supported me with kind words when I had a term as President of St. Cecilia. They are both missed so very much.
June Huissen

Maria, Charlie and family,

Your mom and dad were angels to the arts community. I was deeply saddened to hear about Stella's passing. She was an amazing woman and was a wonderful role model for so many women, including me. Your mom and dad left an enormous footprint in Grand Rapids. I will never forget Stella's sparkling wit, broad intelligence, charm, kindness, and graciousness. Her passion for the arts and her willingness to give 100 percent of herself to causes she believed in...

Maria and Charlie and family
We were so fond of your parents so many wonderful memories we think of their love of music and the arts, their generous support in our community such a lovely family such warm smiles and generous hearts. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this significant time. We are sad that we will not be able to attend the memorial service since we are in Florida. We will miss them greatly. Much love to you. Dick and Barbara Young.

Marie and Charlie, my thoughts are with you.Your mom was always so nice to me. I'm grateful for her love and moral support .

Charlie, Angie and family - Our condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady.

Thinking of all of you -

Mark, Bobbie and Rory Landauer

To the Royce family. Sorry for your loss. Cliff use to talk about her a lot. I met her a few times and she was a beautiful and gracious woman. May you find comfort in all the memories you have of her in your heart. Pat Cole

I am so deeply saddened to hear about her passing. She was an amazing woman and a wonderful role model for so many women, including me. She had such a huge footprint in Grand Rapids and beyond. Her sparkling wit, broad intelligence, kindness, passion for the arts, and generosity will be deeply missed. RIP Stella. You were a beautiful soul that made a real difference in our world.